FIRE 810 Firefighter Cadet I
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Fire Technology (FIRE) Courses
- FIRE 714 Wildland Fire Control
- FIRE 715 Principles of Emergency Services
- FIRE 717 Emergency Medical Technician Preparation
- FIRE 720 Fire Prevention
- FIRE 721 Fire Academy Preparation
- FIRE 722 Firefighter Academy
- FIRE 725 Fire Apparatus and Equipment
- FIRE 730 Fire Behavior and Combustion
- FIRE 740 Building Construction for Fire Protection
- FIRE 745 Fire Protection Systems
- FIRE 748 Firefighter Safety & Survival
- FIRE 770 Fire Service Career Prep
- FIRE 787 Emergency Medical Technician: Basic - Refresher
- FIRE 789 Recruit Firefighter Training
- FIRE 797 Emergency Medical Technician: Basic
- FIRE 810 Firefighter Cadet I
- FIRE 811 Firefighter Cadet II
- FIRE 812 Firefighter Cadet III
Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Under supervision, students will learn to work in a firehouse environment alongside professional firefighters. Students will be introduced to basic situations in a working firehouse, including hands-on training, emergency response, clerical responsibilities and other duties as assigned. Students will be able to use these hours towards their requirement for their Firefighter I State Certification.
Units: 3
Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree
Pass/No Pass Only
- Lab hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, a State Fire Marshal certified
basic firefighting academy or equivalent as determined by the Coordinator of the Fire
Technology program. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state
regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Successful completion
of a National Registry certified Emergency Medical Technician: Basic course or equivalent
as determined by the Coordinator of the Fire Technology program. NOTE: Approval of
equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will
also grant equivalency. Acceptance into a fire agency cadet program. Cadets (or volunteer
firefighters) are subjected to an interview process by a fire department before being
chosen as a cadet. Minimum requirements to be chosen as a cadet are successful completion
of, or concurrent enrollment in, a Fire Academy, successful completion of an EMT course
and possession of an EMT certificate, age of 18 or older, and a valid California Driver
License.
Corequisites: None
